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Gaithersburg
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Permanent signage is up at Quincy’s Golf and Social at 245 Kentlands Blvd as the former Not Your Average Joe’s space prepares for a February opening. The venue will offer indoor golf with Trackman, a restaurant and bar, while Quincy’s Bar and Grill remains on Quince Orchard Road. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Fifty Fifty burger, known for its signature half beef and half bacon patties, is rebranding as Backslash Burger while keeping its famous recipes. Founder Jon Thompson says the brand will expand with potential new spots in Gaithersburg + Silver Spring + Rockville + Mount Airy + Aberdeen. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Today, Dollar Tree opens its new store at 20906 Frederick Road, Suite A in Germantown – taking over the former Staples space that closed in August and expanding its footprint in Montgomery County. The MoCo Show
- ➤ On Sunday, most Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores in Montgomery County closed for the final time as the company shifted focus to food delivery and Whole Foods. Local customers and employees felt the loss — many depended on the stores for affordable grocery options. WTOP
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A pair of coywolves was spotted Thursday afternoon near Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville, according to MyDronePro (the local drone operator). The hybrid animals, with traits of coyote, wolf, and dog, have been increasingly seen in suburban parts of central Maryland. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Council will hold its annual Black History Month commemoration tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. in the Council Hearing Room, offering a proclamation + video that honors local figures including former Executive Isiah Leggett, Judge Karla Smith, and Commission Chair Jason Green. The MoCo Show
- ➤ WRS Inc. will present its final site plan for the Lakeforest Project to be reviewed by the Gaithersburg Planning Commission on Feb. 4 (Council Chambers at 16 South Summit Avenue) to confirm gap housing requirements for the mixed-use redevelopment. The MoCo Show
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Resin Art Heart Dishes Workshop
6:30-8 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Ticket required — Create four heart-shaped trinket dishes in a beginner-friendly resin art workshop just in time for Valentine's Day.
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Make Your Own Felted Yetis
6:30-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — $39 each or Buy 3, Get 1 Free — Unwind with a cozy craft night and create adorable felted yetis for Valentine's Day.
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Needle-Felted Doughnut Magnets Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Cost varies — Craft cute, calorie-free doughnut magnets with wool and needle-felting techniques.
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Women in STEM Celebration
1-3 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the contributions of women in STEM with hands-on activities and inspiring discussions.
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MINTD Card Show Lunar New Year
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center — Free entry for children 12 & under — Celebrate Lunar New Year with Pokémon & TCG vendors, Gym Challenges, and family activities.
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Galentine's Night Celebration
6-8 p.m. — The Retreat at Crown — Free entry — Celebrate friendship with engaging speakers, shopping, live music, and light bites with bubbles.
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International Gem & Jewelry Show
12 PM – 5 PM — Montgomery County Fairgrounds — Registration required — Discover an array of exquisite gems and jewelry for wholesale buyers.
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Yoga Thai Massage
9-10 a.m. — lululemon — Free entry — Learn a rejuvenating Yoga Thai Massage routine with a partner on Valentine's Day.
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Soft & Slow: A Self-Love Winter Frolic
1:30-3 p.m. — Bohrer Park — Free entry — Experience a serene winter silent disco focused on self-love and gentle movement.
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Build a Candy Machine Workshop
1-4 p.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Registration required — Young inventors create their own candy machines for a sweet treat experience.
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The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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